I have been using a CPAP since November ,however I am on my 4th.machine as all of the others cause me to have very bad bridge of nose irritation .
I have tried moleskin and bandaids .Any other suggestions will be appreciated.

(01-15-2014 09:13 PM)DonDiegoDeLaVega Wrote: I have been using a CPAP since November ,however I am on my 4th.machine as all of the others cause me to have very bad bridge of nose irritation .
I have tried moleskin and bandaids .Any other suggestions will be appreciated.

What mask are you using? Some have an adjustment on the forehead that alleviates the nose issue. In any case it sounds like a "fitting" issue. You might also consider going to a different sort of mask altogether such as a "pillows" mask.

(01-15-2014 09:13 PM)DonDiegoDeLaVega Wrote: I have been using a CPAP since November ,however I am on my 4th.machine as all of the others cause me to have very bad bridge of nose irritation .
I have tried moleskin and bandaids .Any other suggestions will be appreciated.

What mask are you using? Some have an adjustment on the forehead that alleviates the nose issue. In any case it sounds like a "fitting" issue. You might also consider going to a different sort of mask altogether such as a "pillows" mask.

I am on my 4th.one .All cause the same problem.My doctor said I need a full face mask .I am alternating them every night .Somebody suggested I put cotton on my nose and cover it with a bandaid.

Hi DonDiegoDeLaVega,
WELCOME! to the forum.!
You might consider trying a different mask such as a nasal mask or pillows.
Hang in there for more suggestions and best of luck to you with your CPAP therapy.

(01-15-2014 09:13 PM)DonDiegoDeLaVega Wrote: I have been using a CPAP since November ,however I am on my 4th.machine as all of the others cause me to have very bad bridge of nose irritation .
I have tried moleskin and bandaids .Any other suggestions will be appreciated.

What mask are you using? Some have an adjustment on the forehead that alleviates the nose issue. In any case it sounds like a "fitting" issue. You might also consider going to a different sort of mask altogether such as a "pillows" mask.

I am on my 4th.one .All cause the same problem.My doctor said I need a full face mask .I am alternating them every night .Somebody suggested I put cotton on my nose and cover it with a bandaid.

That doesn't sound like a super idea to me..... I used the nasal mask to begin with and it did ok, but I thought I'd like to try the nasal pillows (ResMed Swift FX). I like it fine. I am by nature a "mouth breather" so that's supposed to be contra-indicated for the pillows. but I'm using a "chin strap" to help keep my big mouth shut, and I'm doing fine. If you have breathing issues where you just can't breath through your nose, then I would think the full mask might be the right idea, but perhaps you don't have the right full mask. Again, it seems to me this is a "fitting" issue.

(01-15-2014 09:13 PM)DonDiegoDeLaVega Wrote: I have been using a CPAP since November ,however I am on my 4th.machine as all of the others cause me to have very bad bridge of nose irritation .
I have tried moleskin and bandaids .Any other suggestions will be appreciated.

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DonDiegoDeLaVega, welcome, can you tell us the brand and model of mask, your nose eventually gets used to it as long as you don't develop sores.
Try loosening the mask straps a little and when I was getting it I used a small bit of material in between the mask and your nose, similar to the cotton ball and bandaid.
Two other suggestions, have the hose coming from above your head either over a bed head or you can buy a product called a hose lift, this pulls the mask up instead of down and allows you to move more in bed. Also use mask liners, you can buy them over the net or make your own cheaply, I can give you the instructions if you want. I used the Mirage Quattro for nearly 3 years and would get a sore nose sometimes, I have now moved to the Quattro Air and hardly ever get any, although my nose has got used to it, good luck with it.

(01-15-2014 09:37 PM)trish6hundred Wrote: Hi DonDiegoDeLaVega,
WELCOME! to the forum.!
You might consider trying a different mask such as a nasal mask or pillows.
Hang in there for more suggestions and best of luck to you with your CPAP therapy.

I had the same problems, the full face mask had to be so tight it killed my high bridged nose. Liners helped but switched to nasal pillows and love them, way way less pressure makes for a happy dude. Like they say try a hybrid or something else cause it only works if you can stand to use it. Good Luck.

INFORMATION ON APNEA BOARD FORUMS OR ON APNEABOARD.COM SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED AS MEDICAL ADVICE. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF A PHYSICIAN BEFORE SEEKING TREATMENT FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING SLEEP APNEA. INFORMATION POSTED ON THE APNEA BOARD WEB SITE AND FORUMS ARE PERSONAL OPINION ONLY AND NOT NECESSARILY A STATEMENT OF FACT.